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Why do negative emotions tend to stack on one another? What caused the stigma around negative emotions? How can we escape this feedback loop from Hell? You know the feeling: you get angry, then you get angry at yourself for getting angry, then you’re angry about being angry over being angry. It’s the feedback loop from Hell. Continue reading to learn what causes the emotional feedback loop and how to escape it.
What does writing your life mean? How Does Matthew McConaughey discuss this idea in the book Greenlights? As he got older, Matthew McConaughey learned that writing your life was another way of taking control and responsibility for yourself. He’d spent years learning his values, and more time reaffirming them. Now, he could write his story. Read more about the idea of writing your life as discussed in Greenlights.
What is behavior momentum? What role does momentum play in habit formation? Behavior momentum is a psychological metaphor based on the concept of momentum in physics. When you start practicing a new behavior, the progress is slow and the resistance is high. But when momentum kicks in, the new behavior becomes your second nature and it becomes easy to keep moving. Here is how you can put behavior momentum to work for you to help you establish and stick to new habits.
Are you worried about how you’ll react when you run into your boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend? Want tips on how to prepare for a possible run-in? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey discusses how to handle a run-in with your boyfriend’s ex, especially if they have a child together. Harvey says that it’s better to prepare yourself for the possibility of a run-in rather than being caught off guard and reacting poorly. Continue reading for Steve Harvey’s advice on how to navigate a meeting with your boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend.
Are you trying to find Jesus in your life? Why is finding Jesus the most important step in finding yourself? In his book Everybody, Always, Bob Goff says that only when you learn to become love can you find Jesus. That’s because when you learn to love your enemies is when you learn who you truly are. Keep reading to learn how to find Jesus by finding yourself.
Are you afraid you’ll look silly if you make a mistake? How can being wrong actually be a good thing? In The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson writes about the benefits of being wrong. He says that being wrong allows you to grow from your mistakes and instead of always trying to be right, we should be striving to be less wrong than we were yesterday. Keep reading to learn why it’s okay to be wrong.
Did Matthew McConaughey go to South Africa in Greenlights? How did this experience change him? In his book Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey discusses spending time in South Africa, and how this was a truly life-changing time for him. As he explored the African continent and met people, he continued to develop his identity and sense of self. Read more about Matthew McConaughey, his South Africa trip, and what he says he learned in Greenlights.
Why is habit change so difficult? Why do most people fail when they try to replace their old, self-defeating habits with new, positive habits? Habit change is hard. With some habits, it may even seem impossible. This is because many bad habits are involuntary—they were created unconsciously. So, changing them requires awareness, conscious effort, and intentionality. Read about the psychology of habit change.
What is direct learning? How can learning directly produce long-lasting results? How does direct learning affect knowledge transfer? Direct learning is an idea that says you learn best when you practice a skill in the environment that you will use it in. Many people avoid direct learning because it pushes you out of your comfort zone and it takes more effort than traditional learning methods. Keep reading to learn how direct learning can help you learn faster and retain more information.
Why does accepting responsibility make you happier? Well, if somebody forced you to run 25 miles, would you be upset about it? What if you decided to run 25 miles for a marathon, would you feel accomplished? Accepting responsibility makes all the difference when it comes to being happy. You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond. Continue reading to learn how powerful accepting responsibility can be.